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Mark.W

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5th Jul 12 at 03:53

Is it really needed to be done when carrying out the conversion as iv seen some people do it and others not?

Nic Barnes

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5th Jul 12 at 06:41

Depends on the condition of the car. It's not essential.

Edges 58

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5th Jul 12 at 06:53

I did it as most my corsa was rust. And to be fair I'd do it even on a good shell. Just my opinion

Darryl H

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5th Jul 12 at 08:14

I didn't when I put it in but will be doing it for when I go for more power

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Col004

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5th Jul 12 at 09:36

I'd do it.. Never seen the point in cutting corners. There is alot of load on that lower cross member with more power. Its only spot welding as std.

Mark.W

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5th Jul 12 at 16:41

Front lower cross memer is solid,i checked it last year when i undersealed it.

N3CRO

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5th Jul 12 at 16:43

quote:
Originally posted by Col004
I'd do it.. Never seen the point in cutting corners.

Agreed. I know a dude who had an XE installed without the chassis strengthened and sold the car soon after coz according to him 'it handled like shit' after the engine was put in.

makincorsac

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5th Jul 12 at 16:59

quote:
Originally posted by N3CRO

quote:
Originally posted by Col004
I'd do it.. Never seen the point in cutting corners.

Agreed. I know a dude who had an XE installed without the chassis strengthened and sold the car soon after coz according to him 'it handled like shit' after the engine was put in.

i just put a strut brace across the engine bay and one in the back, coilover suspension and its solid as anything, good handling and quick on the country roads..

Mark.W

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5th Jul 12 at 17:01

Not really worth the risk is it for how much the strengthening kit cost's.

JBH

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5th Jul 12 at 17:45

if a jobs worth doing, its worth doing rite,

Nic Barnes

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5th Jul 12 at 18:38

i only fitted them to my turbo after about 3 years of it being on the road.......

Corsa_Sport21

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5th Jul 12 at 18:42

Its not essential to fit them, so not really a case of "if its worth doing its worth doing right".

I wouldn't walk away from an XE Corsa just because it didn't have them fitted.

I bet maybe 1 in 10 XE Corsa's have them fitted.

[Edited on 05-07-2012 by Corsa_Sport21]

N3CRO

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5th Jul 12 at 19:06

quote:
Originally posted by makincorsac

quote:
Originally posted by N3CRO

quote:
Originally posted by Col004
I'd do it.. Never seen the point in cutting corners.

Agreed. I know a dude who had an XE installed without the chassis strengthened and sold the car soon after coz according to him 'it handled like shit' after the engine was put in.

i just put a strut brace across the engine bay and one in the back, coilover suspension and its solid as anything, good handling and quick on the country roads..

His had coilovers, don't think anything else. I'd imagine it would handle a little differently XE over GSi engine.

Col004

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5th Jul 12 at 21:27

quote:
Originally posted by JBH
if a jobs worth doing, its worth doing rite,

A true statement mate. Even my track nail xe has them welded in

Mark.W

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5th Jul 12 at 21:40

Will have it done,just got to find someone who can do it for me.

Col004

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5th Jul 12 at 21:52

Shame your not local bud. I'd of popped them on for you

Mark.W

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6th Jul 12 at 03:43

quote:
Originally posted by Col004
Shame your not local bud. I'd of popped them on for you

Cheers Col,hopefully should be able to find someone local to me fingers crossed.

rseeley

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6th Jul 12 at 21:57

quote:
Originally posted by Mark.W

quote:
Originally posted by Col004
Shame your not local bud. I'd of popped them on for you

Cheers Col,hopefully should be able to find someone local to me fingers crossed.

ive got a set of chasis stregthening plates here mate if you need them,
£25 posted

Mark.W

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7th Jul 12 at 19:56

What way do people weld them?

Seam weld or stitch weld?

[Edited on 07-07-2012 by Mark.W]

Jed D

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7th Jul 12 at 20:12

no point in strengthening a corsa b bay for a XE tbh. thats coming from the lads who make the strengthening kit!!
said il not need to bother with the V6 but im doing a bit on the X member anyway as its looking a bit rusty. its not really needed unless your going silly pony power

[Edited on 07-07-2012 by Jed D]

Mark.W

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7th Jul 12 at 20:19

Where do they say that then Jed?

Sean

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7th Jul 12 at 20:46

No need for the xe as said above only needed when going for loads of power if your thinking of more power in the future might aswell do it.

Mark.W

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7th Jul 12 at 21:22

Think its for peace of mind really.

dewismotorsport

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7th Jul 12 at 21:48

It's car dependent really, I cracked the cross member on a standard 1.6 gsi so as above if a jobs worth doing do it right

Mark.W

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8th Jul 12 at 15:53

Anyone bought this kit off ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C20XE-C20LET-chassis-strengthening-plates-fits-corsa-b-Tigra-/160831766506?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item257251ffea

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